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Rhett Forrester

Case from Atlanta, GA dated Jan 22, 1994

Victim Details

Rhett Forrester

Male

White / Caucasian

Atlanta

GA

1994-01-22

37

Rhett

Forrester

07/27/2026

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In the early morning hours of January 22, 1994, the vibrant life of Rhett Forrester, a 37-year-old White male, was tragically cut short on the streets of Atlanta, Georgia. Forrester, a musician renowned for his powerful vocals as the former lead singer of the heavy metal band Riot, was the victim of a fatal shooting during an attempted carjacking. The incident occurred at the intersection of Lovejoy Street and Merritts Avenue.

Forrester was stopped at a traffic light when he was approache ...
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  • Rhett W. Forrester (1956-1994) - Memorials - Find a Grave
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    It's truly devastating to think about how Rhett Forrester's case has remained unsolved for so long. ... ...Read More
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